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If you like the idea of living close to big city comforts and an international airport, then you’ll want to take a closer look at Costa del Este, Panama. East of Panama City’s San Francisco sector you’ll find new developments with much to offer...
Caribbean island, cosmopolitan city, or cool mountain haven? Everyone has a dream, and chances are, people have told you yours is unrealistic. I certainly thought mine was—cottages in colorful Caribbean towns were for movie sets or the uber rich. Or so I thought…
I can remember being new to Panama City. It could be incredibly frustrating...and at the same time, incredibly fun. I got lost a lot...that's how I learned
Sunny days in Panama are made for tropical treats. Rum-laced cocktails sipped from swinging hammocks…fried fish and cold beer on a pristine beach…lantern-lit dinners of fresh ceviche (a seafood dish typically cured in citrus juices) with mango or passionfruit…
The waiter sets down a steaming pot of mussels. We're ravenous, and this fresh, simple fare is perfect. We enjoy the tantalizing smell of garlic butter sauce...
Before Panama was a blip on their radar, Fred and Renee Proctor, originally from New York and Boston, lived a dream life. They spent 11 years sailing their charter boat, the Pepper, around St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. “I want your job” was a constant refrain from customers who had enjoyed a day aboard the Pepper...
We walk along the lane. Shading us from the late afternoon sun are rows of old trees, strong and sprawling. Savannah oak, Malay beechwood, and guayacanes that flower an intense yellow around Easter, to name a few.
Panama stands out among the world’s top expat destinations, due to its solid infrastructure, First World amenities, beautiful beaches, and proximity to the U.S. But, there is so much more to this country than meets the eye. Panama City for example offers every option, for the foodie, culture vulture, or tree hugger in all of us...
The U.S. dollar has served as the national currency in Panama for over 100 years. In circulation since 1849, in large part due to the California Gold Rush, it officially became the national currency in 1904...
For Wendy and Simon Langford, life wasn't bad. They had a modern, "smart" house in Seattle and a good income. But the daily grind kept them from spending time together. Just into their 50s, the idea of retiring sooner rather than later appealed to them...